Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 03 March 2025 10:03

Thriving After Sexual Assault: Reclaiming Your Life
by Teresia Smith

Sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience, but it does not define you. While the healing journey is unique for every survivor, it is possible to move forward, reclaim your power, and thrive. Recovery is not just about surviving—it is about finding joy, strength, and fulfillment in life again.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:03

The Impact of Sexual Assault on Self-Esteem
by Teresia Smith

Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that affects victims in multiple ways, including their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Monday, 17 February 2025 11:26

Technological Abuse
by Teresia Smith

Did you know that 1 in 4 dating teens are harassed or abused through technology? I am sure many of you have heard the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 09:56

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
by Teresia Smith

Most of us agree that sexual abuse of a child is horrible and should not happen. Unfortunately, it does happen way too often. Child sexual abuse occurs when a child is used for the sexual gratification of an older adolescent or adult. It also involves the abuse of power that an adult has over a child. Sexual abuse can strike regardless of sexual orientation, race, religion, cultural heritage, social or economic status. What should we know about these child victims as they grow to adulthood?
An adult survivor of child sexual abuse suffers long term effects throughout their life. In the majority of instances, as a child they never told anyone of the abuse while it was happening. Now, as an adult, they are left to deal with the effects.

Love shouldn’t hurt

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 04 February 2025 08:55

Abusive Dating Relationships
by Teresia Smith

Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults. Loveisrespect.org reports 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well.